Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31,  1995

 

 

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Steven Ray Haag, 41, of Waialua, died Feb. 11, 1995. He was born in Ilinois.  Survived by wife Lorraine McShane; sons, T.J., Jason, Noah and  Steven Burgess; daughters, Peaches and Tasha; mother, Betty Hill Haag Hill; father, Henry  H. Haag Sr.; brothers, Henry H. Jr., Walter and Donavin Aki; sisters, Kitty, Susie, Vicki and Cindy; two grandchildren.  [Adv Feb. 16, 1995]

 

John Mark Haberlin, 42, died in San Francisco , Feb. 5, 1995 of complications related to AIDS.  Former resident of  Honolulu. Survived by mother, Betty Haberlin (Young) of Longmeadow, MA.; brother, Thomas (Kathy); nieces Kerry and Kimberly. An attorney, John was a 1987 graduate of Hastings College of the Lawof the University of California, and a 1977 suma cum laude  graduate of the University of  Massachusetts at Amherst  [Adv Feb. 8, 1995]

 

Kiyoshi Haimoto, 64, of Keauhou, Kona, Hawaii, died Jan. 8, 1995.  He was born in Kalaoa, Papaikou, Hawaii, and was a retired heavy equipment mechanic for Allied Aggregates, Kona, and former employee of J.M. Tanaka Construction, Kona.  He was amember of Kona Hongwanji  Kyodan, Disabled American Veterans, and Keauhou Kumiai.  Survived by wife, Hatsuyo; son, Harvey of Kailua-Kona; daughters Joyce Tokeshi of Hilo, Laurie Grace, Sheila Matsuoka of Kalaoa, and Merle; brothers, Masato of Honolulu, Masaru of Kalaoa and Tadashi of Hilo; sisters, Kiyono  Yoshino of Hilo, Shizuko Hohu of Honolulu. Yaeko  Hose of Hilo, Violet Sakamoto of Hilo, and Leatrice Muronaka of Hilo; and eight grandchildren.  [Adv Jan. 10, 1995]

 

James Kazuo Haji, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 1995.  He was born in Honolulu.  He retired as a carton pressman with St. Regis Paper Box Co. in Chicago. Survived by wife, Dorothy E.; sons, James K. Jr. and David C.; daughters, Florence Shannon and Mrs. Andre (Myla) Washington; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Harry H.; sister, Mrs. Tadashi (Hideko) Yokomizo.  [Adv Jan. 16, 1995]

 

Marc A. Hakikawa, 22, of Honolulu, has died.  Survived by parents, Howard T. and Marcia S.; brother Ward T.; grandparents, Robert and Loretta Hakikawa and Akinobu and  Alice Terada.  [Adv Feb. 20, 1995]

 

Clara Lani Halemano, 42,  of Hilo, died Feb. 9, 1995. She was born in Honolulu and was an accountant for the U.S.  Coast Guard Exchange in Honolulu.  She was previously an accountant for Excelsior Dairy Inc. in Hilo and was a member of the Hawaiian Bowling Club. Survived by sons, Wayne K.T. and Scott L.; mother, Clara Chung of Honolulu; brothers,  Adam and Harry Halemano and James Chung of Honolulu; sisters, Annie Coffey of Georgia, Caroline Scott, Susan Brown, Lucky Tangaro, Dora Manalo of Honolulu, Gaynelle Tanouye, Sammie Lee Jones of Nevada, Cindy Green of California and Florence Yogi of Honolulu; grandmother, Annie Ramsey of Honolulu; grandson. Burial: Alae Cemetery.  [Adv Feb. 15, 1995]

 

Frances J. Halualani of Keaau, Hawaii, a housekeeper for Hilton Hawaiian Village, died Tuesday Dec 26, 1995 in Hilo Hospital. Halualani, 72, was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son, Russell “Butch” Jones; stepsons Rudolph, Ulysses, Arthur and Marcus; daughters Leialoha “Rocky” Kaluhiwa and Germaine Hee; stepdaughters Eselle K. Drew, Carol K. Bright and Loretta Morgan; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-granchildren.  [SB 01//01/1996]

 

Akiko Florence Hamada, of Mililani, died Jan. 7, 1995.  She was born in Aiea.  Survived by sons, Isaac, Henry and Dennis; daughters, Kiyoko of Japan, Helen and Arlene; brother, George T. Koizumi; sister, Evelyn A. Sato; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.  [Adv Jan. 10, 1995]

 

Yoshino Mukai Hamai, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 13, 1995.  She was born in Puunenr.  Survived by husband, Shoichi Hamai; daughters, Violet Fujishige and Fay, both of Kahului, and Jane Nagai and Karen Mabe, both of Honolulu; brothers, Sadamu and Tsutomu Mukai, both of Kahului, and Shiro Mukai of  Kula; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.   [Adv Jan. 18, 1995]

 

Thomas Toshio Hamamoto, 82, of Waialua passed away Jan. 17, 1995 at Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1912 in Waialua, Oahu.  He retired from  Waialua Sugar Plantation as a supervisor after 47 years of service.  He is survived by his wife, Clara Shizuko Hamamoto; sons, Roy T., Leonard Y. (Gertrude), and Melvin M. (Christine) of Washington; daughter, Mrs. Enok H. (Janice S.) Nielsen; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren;  brother, Duke N. (Elaine) Hamamoto; sister, Mrs. Hideo (Misao)  Saneishi; nieces and nephews.  He was a member of Waialua Hongwanji and KukeaCircle Kumiai   [Adv Jam 24, 1995]

 

Midori “Duco” Hamasaki, 92, of Wailuku, Maui died Jan. 21, 1995.  He was born in Kipahulu, Maui.  Survived by sons, Dr. Duco I. of Florida and Franklin F. of California; daughters, Mrs. Harris (Shirley) Ageno of Missouri; brothers, Shigeru and Kazuichi; sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Bessie) Tanaka of Honolulu, Mrs. Susumu (Yoshiko) Sato of Honolulu, and Mrs. Allen (Ann) Hirashima of Honolulu;; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.  [Adv Jan. 27, 1995]

 

Shigeru Hamasaki, 90 of Wailuku, died Jan. 27, 1995.  He was born in Kipahulu, Maui and was the owner of Hamasaki Wholesale in Wailuku.  Survived by daughters, Mrs. Richard (Janet Shizue) Ikeda of California, Patsy Sodetani, Mrs. Alan (Diane Reiko) Nishimoto of California; brother, Kazuichi Hamasaki; sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Bessie) Tanaka, Mrs. Susumu (Yoshiko) Sato and Mrs. Allen (Ann) Hirashima, all of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild.  [Adv Jan. 28, 1995]

 

Mose Kane  Wawahilani Hamili Jr., 72,  of Waianea, died Feb. 11, 1995 Tripler Medical Center.  He was born Oct 25, 1922in Puna, Hawaii. He retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of  service. He also was a member of Jehovah’s  Witnesses.  Survived by wife, Pearl; sons, James A. and Moses L.; daughters, Mrs. Harris (Etta) Mahiai, Mrs. Melvin (Louisa) Mahiai, Mrs. Greg (Janet) Kim, Mrs. Andrew ( Mosette “Eva”) Morante  of Virginia and Dorine Brock; 24, grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.  Burial: Schofield Post Cemetery.  [Adv Feb. 19, 1995]

 

Takeo Hanaoka, 58, of Honolulu died on Jan. 31, 1995 at the St. Francis Hospice.  He was born July 13, 1936 in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by mother, Kimiyo of Kauai; brothers, Richard (Mildred) of CA, Tachashi (Frances) of Molokai, Masao (Patsy) and John (Fay) of Kauai; sisters, Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Nunnally of Arizona, Mrs. Ralph (Lillian) Uamae, Mrs. James (Jeanne) Martin of Ohio; nieces and nephews. He was a mechanic for the Utilities Dept. Naval Public Works Center and member of the Waikiki Baptist Church.  [Adv Feb. 16, 1995]

 

Hiroko Hara, 80, of Hilo, died Feb. 17, 1995.  She was born in Hilo and was a housewife. Survived by son, Sherwood of Hanapepe; sister, Hatsuko Yamasaki; a grandson.  [Adv Feb. 26, 1995]

 

Francis Yoshimura  Harada, 80, of Mountain View, formerly of Oahu, died Jan. 24, 1995. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai, and was a self employed welder.  Survived by wife, Tomie Harada; daughter, Linda Harada-Stone; son, Leonard of Washington; brothers, Itsuo of Oahu and Wallace of California; three grandchildren.   [Adv Jan. 26, 1995]

 

George Solomon Harris, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 1995.  He was born in Honolulu.   He was a prop and stuntman with the motion picture industry in Studio City, CA.  Survived by brother, Sam Sr.; sister, Agnes Harris Murray.  Inurnment: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.  [Adv Jan. 18, 1995]

 

Harry William Harvey, 84, of Kailua, died Jan. 30, 1995. He was born in Duluth, MN, and was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of the Carpenter’s Union, St. John Vianney Church and Kailua Senior Citizens.  Survived by wife, Wan Up;  son, Donald; daughter, Mrs.  Ron (Diane) Norris; granddaughter, Amelia; brother, Larry;  five sisters.  Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.  [Adv Feb. 9, 1995]

 

Harry James Hasson, 71, of Kailua, died Jan. 31, 1995. He was born in Pennsylvania.  Survived by daughter Heidi McAlear; son Guenter P. Prohaska; daughter, Dorothea Denesey; brother, George.  [Adv Feb. 5, 1995]

 

 Betty M. Hayashi of Kaneohe, a former packer for Diamond Bak­ery, died Dec. 24 in St. Francis Hospital. Hayashi, 80, was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter  Irene Tokuda; brothers and sisters, and two grandchildren. Private services.  [SB 01//01/1996]

 

Tane Hayashi, 92, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 1995.  She was born in Hanapepe, Kauai and was a member of Soka Ga Kai International and Kohala Senior Citizen Club.  Survived by son, Edward S. Shiraki; daughters,  Mrs. Francis (Florence) Tahira, Mrs. Kiyoshi (Violet) Kimura, Mrs. George (Bernice) Lida and Eleanor Likelio; stepchildren, Clifford, Mrs. Goro (Yasumi)  Kinoshita,  and Mrs. Arthur (Fusae) Shigeta; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Tadashi Kashiwamura; sisters,  Tokiyo Murishita, Mrs. Rick (Janet) Sowles, and Yoshiko Kashiwamura.  [Adv Jan. 5, 1995]

 

“China” Raymond Hong  Sung Hee, 64,  of Honolulu, Hawaii, died Jan. 13, 1995 at his residence.  He was born June 9, 1930 in Mana, Hawaii.  He is survived by sons, Terry A. and Scott L. Hee; daughters, Sheryl  L. Hee, Mrs. Anthony  C. (Wendy H.) Villanueva; brothers, Patrick H.N. (Eleanor) Hee, Robert H.C. (Annette) Hee; sisters, Mrs. Albert Q.Y. (Priscilla) Tom, Mrs. Wallace S.D. (Pauline) Tom and Mrs. Harold K.M. ( Poi Yee) Lau; four grandchildren, Corie Ann Hee, Ariane Villanueva, Tanya Rae Villanueva and Shannon Hee Vluillemot; niecew, nephews, cousins and friends.  He was a retired land agent with  the State of Hawaii and was a captain in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of the Tu Chiang Sheh  Association. Inurnment: Hawaii State Veteran’s Cemetery.  [Adv Jan. 18, 1995]

 

Karla  Elaine Heerman, 38, of Kailua, died Feb. 3, 1995, in Western Samoa.  She was born in California and was a FEMA hazard mitigation officer of the Pacific area office, and was a member of the Kailua Canoe Club Novice  B Team.  Survived by parents, Robert and Liz Heerman of California; sisters, Karen Heerman and Kristen Heerman-Campanario; brother, Mark Heerman.  [Adv Feb. 9, 1995]

 

Waldron Henderson, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 1995.  He was retired after 40 years of service with Amfac and was a graduate of Iolani School, past President of Waikiki Surf Club and a member of Hui Panalaau. Survived by wife, Dorothy Akana Henderson; sons, Rannie, Emery, Benjamin, Samuel; daughters, Okanani Yamauchi, Leimomi  Watson and Bailey-Lei; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.  [Adv Jan. 7, 1995]

 

Mark Alan Herbert,  30, of Hanalei, Kauai, died Jan. 30, 1995. He was born in Ohio and was a carpenter.  Survived by wife Jennifer Scott; sons, Isaiah of New Mexico and Zain; father, William B. of California; mother, Alana Ramirez of Texas; brothers, William III of California and Joseph C. of Texas; grandmother, Kay Cameron; ex-wife, Pam Herber of New Mexico.  [Adv Feb. 4, 1995]

 

Arthur B.K. “Atta Black” Herring, 52, of Waipahu, died Jan. 7, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1942 in Waiphau.  He is survived by his wife, Sarai; brothers, Charles (Salud) and Claude of Maui; sisters, Haumea Watson, Mrs. Neil (Bessie) Andersen of Hilo, Lilinoe Tandal, Beverly Agbayani, Maye Ganitano and Mrs. Edward (Helen) Arsiga; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park.  [Adv Jan. 14, 1995]

 

Gloria Jane Hesapene,  66, of Kekaha, died Feb. 17, 1995.  She was a housewife. Survived by husband, Raymond  Sr.; sons, Milling Canon Jr. of Kansas, Rober Canon of Arizona, Alexander Canon of Hawaii, Raymond Hesapene Jr. of Nevada,  and Peter R. Hesapene; daughters, Sheila Canon of Waianae, Cynthia Canon of CA, Linda Canon of Honolulu and Cecelia Hesapene of Texas; brothers, John Sabal of Montana, Manuel Sabal of Ewa Beach and Joseph Sabal of Maui; sister, Patricia Sabal; 16 grandchildren; twenty three great-grandchildren. Burial: Kauai Veterans Cemetery.  [Adv Feb. 23, 1995]

 

Nancy L. Hewetson, 63, of Ookala, Hawaii, died Jan. 30, 1995.  She was born in Pennsylvania and was a housewife. Survived by sons, John H. “Hank” Jr. of Bloomington, IN and William “Bill” of Papaaioa, Hawaii; grandchildren, Eric, Andrew and Rebecca. Burial: Homlani Memorial Park.  [Adv Feb. 1, 1995]

 

Hatsuyo Higa, of Honolulu died Dec. 23, 1995 at Kaiser-Moanalua Hospital.  Higa, 81, a retired sales clerk for Singer, was born on Kauai.  She is survived by husband Thomas K.; daughters Norma S. Higa and Marsha M. Nakamura; brother Hiroichi Inamine; sisters Shizue Hutton, Otome Andrews, Haruko Matsuda, Toyoko Inamine, Hideno Uyechi, Tokie Schroeder, Elaine Bennett, Juliet Ashimine and Yusako Ekimoto; a grandchild.  [SB Jan, 1996]

 

Adeline May Himmelman, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 1995.  She was born in MO.  Survived by son, R.T.; brother, Russell May; five grandchild; and two great-grandchild.  [Adv Feb. 18, 1995]

 

Irene Ahrens Hinkley, 96, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 1995.  She was born in Waipahu and was the daughter of August Ahrens, Waipahu Sugar Plantation manager and namesake of August Ahrens Elementary School, Waipahu.  Survived by son, Robert A.; daughter, Lousie I.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Burial: Oahu Cemetery.  [Adv Feb. 23, 1995]

 

Marjorie Staunton “Margie” “Mama Margie” Hipsley, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 1995.  She was born in Kainallu, Kona,  Hawaii.  Survived by husband, Joe E.;  sons, William W. and Louis L. Staunton ; daughter, Mrs. John K. (Lorraine) Awa Jr.;  hanai son, Wayne W. Staunton; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; brother William Wassman of Hilo.  Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park.  [Adv Jan. 7, 1995]

 

Arata  Hirai, 89, of Hilo, died Feb. 7, 1995.  He was born in Mummamoto, Japan, and was a retired warehouseman at the former Hakalau Sugar Co., and a member of the Hakalau Jodo  Kyodan and Ulupono Kumiai.  Survived by wife, Shizue; sons, Clifford of Kailua-Kona, Clarance, Richard of Kaneohe and  Calvin of Honolulu; brothers, Thompson of Honolulu and Kowashi of  Mililani; sisters, Mrs. Tsutae Hirae and Mrs. Tsukie Parker; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.  [Adv Feb. 9, 1995]

 

Sawayo Hiratsuka, 85, of Gardena, CA, formerly of Hilo and Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 1995. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii.  Survived by daughters,  Suzue Sato, Judy T. Yamane and Chizuko Fujihara; sister, Lillian M. Yamaguchi; six grandchildren;  and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial: Oahu Cemetery.  [Adv Feb. 17, 1995]

 

Haruo “Skip”  Hironaka, 81, of Sacramento, CA, died Jan. 25, 1995. He was born in Honolulu and was a longtime Sacramento Army Depot staff member. He was a World War II member of the 100 Battalion/442 Regimental Combat Team and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Post 8985. Survived by daughter, Terri Bowman; grandson, Evyn A. Bowman; brothers, Kenji, William, Kiichi and Sam S., all of Honolulu. Burial: Sacramento.  [Adv Feb. 14, 1995]

 

Benjamin Cho Sung Ho, 74, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center.  He was born June 20, 1920 in China and was president of Kwong Wah Chong, Inc. Survived by wife, Violet S. Ho; sons, Stephen (Hannah), Dennis (Sandra), Wilfred and Rick (Leilani); six grandchildren.  Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 1, 1995]

 

Franklin Gim Minn Ho, 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center.  He was born April 20, 1935 in Wailua, Oahu, and was formerly a probation officer in  Los Angeles and former night manager for Host International  at the Honolulu Airport.  He was also  a U.S. Army veteran and avid sportsman and accomplished tennis player.  Survived by brothers, Walter G.S. (Violet) Ho,  Stanley G.J. (Nadeen) Ho  and James G.Y. (Florence) Ho; sister, Mrs. Roy (Thelma) Kakikawa; 5 nieces, five nephews, three grandnieces and two grandnephews  Inurnment: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.  [Adv Jan. 20, 1995]

 

Janet “Jane” Ahlo Ho, 59, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 1995 at her residence.  She was born Oct 15, 1935 in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Edward A.; daughter, Valerie E. Kealoha; sons, Hiram J. (Alexis), Ivan N. (Leilani), Aaron D. (Angie), and Eric A.; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Hazel Balisbisana, Mrs. Lorraine Bahilot, Mrs. Stephanie Likte, Mrs. Georgiana Aquino and Mrs. Theresa Pahia; brothers,  John Ahlo, Diamond Kekahuna and Andrew Naole. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park.  [Adv Feb. 19, 1995]

 

Kam Kui Ho, 98, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 1995. She was born in Canton, China, and was a member of the Chinese Buddhist Association of Hawaii.  Survived  by son, Jimmie S.F.; daughter, Mrs. Sui Y.H. Kam of China; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Buril: Diamond Head Memorial Park.  [Adv Feb. 7, 1995]

 

Raymond L. Ho of Los Angeles  died Thursday in Los Angeles. Ho, 34, was born in Honolulu. He  is survived by parents Charles L. and Rae R.; brother Ronald K.; and grandmother Tsuneko Uchiyama. Memorial service: 6 p.m. tomor­row at  Hosoi Garden 'Mortuary.    [SB 03/01/1996]

 

Toyoko Hokama of Los Angeles, formerly of Wahiawa, died Dec. 23, 1995 in Los Angeles.  Hokama, 83, was born in Hawaii.  She is survived by sons Henry, George and Thomas; daughter Ruth Gale; 4 grandchildren.   [SB 08/01/1996]

 

Jane Hainoa Oleole  Hokonana, 71, of Ho